Have you ever been in one of those situations where your friend will go, "Look at him." Rather than obviously turning to gawk at the person, a subtle approach is much smoother. Here's how to pull it off:
Technique One: Stare off into space
1Look at the person briefly. Get as much information as you can in a split second.
2Shift your gaze. Look somewhere where you can still see the person in your periphery vision.
3Rest your head on your hands. Feign a blank look. This will make it seem like you're staring off into space and thinking about something else. Continue to look at the person in your periphery vision.
- Alternatively, keep adjusting your focal point. If you move your eyes frequently and look at multiple people, it will look like your eyes landed on your actual target accidentally.
Technique Two: Casual Survey
1Slowly turn your head. Stop and look up or down once or twice, as if you're surveying the room.
2Continue past the person you're trying to look at. You can rest your gaze on them for a moment or two, as long as you do the same to a few other people/objects during your survey.
3Look back at your friend. Give a subdued answer and continue talking.
Technique Three: Casual Walk-By
- If they catch you staring, don't turn away right away or it will be obvious. Instead, try to change to the first method.
- Really try for that glazed-over look in method one
- Carrying a drink helps
- Pretend to be throwing garbage away
- Don't talk to the person when walking by, because you might crack up